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Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO, October 2026

VOL. 188 NO. 8 October 08, 2026
Digital Cover of Inside MRO for October 2026

The aircraft modification market will be worth almost $100 billion over the next 10 years, according to Aviation Week’s 2026 Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast. About a third of demand is projected to come from Asia, with Europe and then North America as the next biggest markets for modification work.

Credit: Lufthansa Technik

MAINTENANCE CHECK

Aeroman’s facilities in San Salvador, El Salvador
article

AAR’s Purchase of MRO Holdings Vaults Airframe MRO Into New Discussion

Oct 09, 2026
How AAR Corp’s purchase of MRO Holdings fits into its M&A and operational playbook.

AIRCRAFT

interior of freighter aircraft
article

Modifications Demand Surges Amid Tight Aircraft Supply

Oct 09, 2026
The global aircraft modifications market will remain strong even as new aircraft deliveries ramp up.
Textron Citation Longitude
article

Textron Homes In On Improving Business Jet Deliveries

Oct 06, 2026
Textron Aviation’s steady improvement is both a key draw and critical necessity as it becomes a pure-play aero and defense company.

CONTRACTS

two aircraft at Tarmac Aerosave facility
article

Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts, October 2026

Oct 05, 2026
Latest MRO news and contracts from around the world.

SAFETY & REGULATORY

technician inspecting landing gear and underside of an aircraft wing
article

FAA Codifies New Foreign Repair Station Mandates

Oct 06, 2026
A 2024 law targets alleged gaps in how FAA-approved foreign aircraft repair stations operate, but do not expect revolutionary changes.
OEM manufacturing
article

Opinion: Misused Aviation Terms Can Have A Regulatory Impact

Oct 05, 2026
Companies should revisit the fundamentals of regulatory definitions.

DATA TOOL

Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM
article

European Engine Overhaul Market Is Poised For $12 Billion Year

Oct 05, 2026
European airlines are projected to generate 17% of the world’s engine overhauls in 2027.

TALKING SHOP

AI tools for aviation maintenance
article

Talking Shop: Will The Bubble Burst On MRO’s AI Frenzy?

Oct 06, 2026
As dozens of companies develop artificial intelligence tools for aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul, the market may be becoming overloaded with options.

ENGINES

concept art of aircraft flying in background with sustainable aviation fuel pump in foreground
article

SAF Passes Early Maintenance Tests, But Questions Remain

Oct 07, 2026
Early sustainable aviation fuel tests reveal no maintenance concerns, but data challenges remain.
four people in chairs talking
article

Geopolitics And Material Shortages Reshape Europe’s Engine Aftermarket

Oct 09, 2026
AeroEngines Europe speakers assessed how geopolitical fragmentation and tight engine availability are influencing aftermarket planning and investment.
Air Astana employee standing in front of engine
article

Material Constraints Reshape Global Engine MRO Resilience

Oct 07, 2026
More than geographic location, scale and flexibility are increasingly affecting engine MRO disruptions.

REGIONAL

group of people at Ryanair facility

Gallery: European MROs Adding Footprint In 2026

Oct 07, 2026
Maintenance providers across Europe are opening and expanding facilities to boost capacity and capabilities.
Lufthansa Technik
article

Lufthansa Technik Is On Track For €10 Billion In Annual Revenue

Oct 08, 2026
Expansion and new business lines are driving the Lufthansa Group’s MRO arm toward its 2023 revenue target.
FL Technics customer aircraft in Dominican Republic
article

New FL Technics CEO Prepares For Rapid MRO Growth

Oct 09, 2026
Saulius Bajarunas is prioritizing culture transfer and digital efficiencies amid FL Technics’ global expansion strategy.

WORKFORCE

MAAS Aviation employee working on aircraft
article

European MRO Providers Expand Training Amid Retention Struggles

Oct 08, 2026
New research suggests MROs struggle to recruit because they are focused on highlighting the wrong things.

MRO CHAT

Russell Ford posing by the NYSE bell
article

StandardAero's Russell Ford Discusses Engine MRO And His Replacement

Oct 09, 2026
Before retiring as StandardAero CEO, Russell Ford discussed his next steps on the board as well as his successor Paul McElhinney.

OPERATIONS

AJW Technique staff member conducting repair on part
article

OEM Control Over Repair Data Challenges Independent MROs

Oct 07, 2026
Independent MROs report increasing barriers to OEM repair data, software and tooling.

SUPPLY CHAIN

Alton Aviation Consultancy expects inspecting PMA parts
article

Supply Chain Pressures Strengthen PMA Adoption Across Global Markets

Oct 08, 2026
Parts manufacturer approval parts are gaining traction as supply chain issues drive demand for cheaper, faster parts.
Gen Phoenix processing facility showing pallet of discarded industrial leather scraps
article

Aircraft Seating Market Undergoes Sustainability Shift

Oct 08, 2026
Seat manufacturers are pushing for higher recyclability as the aviation sector tackles sustainability goals.

ENGINE EVOLUTION

ITP Aero stand at Farnborough Airshow 2026
article

ITP Aero Places ‘Big Bet’ On Next-Gen Single Aisle Engine Tech Push

Aug 27, 2026
ITP Aero aims to stake a claim in whatever future engines emerge for next-generation single-aisle airliners through a four-year program of demonstrators.

ENGINEERED

bag stored in Airspace XL overhead bin
article

Next-Gen Aircraft Cabin Storage Systems Boost Space And Digitalization

Oct 08, 2026
New overhead and galley storage products are boosting space and digital capabilities while keeping sustainability in mind.

MARKETPLACE

ATS staff viewing 350 FAA-approved parts
article

Parts Manufacturer Approval Specialists Expand Offerings As Demand Grows

Oct 06, 2026
Parts manufacturer approval specialists are increasing their portfolios to provide customers more options.

VIEWPOINT

Lufthansa Technik Philippines staff performing maintenance on Airbus A380
article

Opinion: Are We Really Preparing Maintenance Professionals For Tomorrow?

Oct 07, 2026
Changes are needed to keep the next generation of mechanics’ and engineers’ skills relevant throughout their careers.